Resolutions

Today, I'm grateful for:

• the opportunity to continue my internship at The 5th this next quarter. Interns are hired by quarter because most interns are college students looking for work for college credit; being out of school and all, I didn't know if staying on staff was a possibility or not. But I got an email a couple of days ago saying they'd love for me to stay! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to see my projects through and to just be able to learn more about the world of pro theatre.
• getting to have lunch with some "extended family" (aka my dad's best friend and his wife) before they head back to Texas.
• really great music. I've been listening to Kate Nash and Adam Lambert pretty much non-stop for the last three or four days. And honestly, I didn't understand all the hype over Adam Lambert when he was on American Idol (granted, I didn't watch the show ) but after hearing his latest single and downloading the rest of the album, I realized just how talented he really is. I definitely recommend his album... it's just fun, sexy, feel-good music that makes you want to get up and dance.
• the homemade chocolate biscotti our family friends brought when they came over for food & football on New Year's Day. Oh. My. God. To die for. I seriously need the recipe.
• my recent decision to try to cut red meat out of my diet and my family's willingness to accommodate it. I have a feeling it might be a difficult change - I do love a good pot roast and my mom's homemade meatballs - but I know I'll feel healthier and more energized if I'm more conscious of what I eat. Hopefully I'll drop a few of these pounds I've gained since moving home too.
• this blog post by Jason Mraz on New Year's Resolutions and the benefits of buying & eating local and organic. And if you're into what he's got to say there, check out the following entries about his resolutions to recycle, conserve water, fight for equality, and BE LOVE in this now moment. It's an enlightening read, for sure.